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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 298.14 and 61.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 298.14 and 61.82 is: 92.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 298.14 = 61.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/298.14 = 61.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 298.14 × 61.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 18,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,431.01/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.74

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